They include zoning, radon, environmental, wood, water, etc.

Tenant must also receive a copy of the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home or an equivalent lead hazard information pamphlet approved by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

-landscape, management, trash, pest control, etc.j)Full documentation of security deposit accountk)Property tax assessmentsl)Current rent rollm)Most recent 12 months of bills for water/sewer, gas, and electricitya - depending on how the property is held, the seller may or may not have thisb & c - basically, I'm trying to piece together 3 years of financials, as this will give lenders greater comfort and give you and idea of any trends.d - this is a list of the personal property that comes along with the asset: office computer, copier, leaf blower, etc.e - some sellers may have surveys, Phase 1 Environmental, old appraisals, etc. 

The requirements for building could be difficult and/or too expensive to implement that buying an existing place makes more sense.Just some things I can think of would be erosion control, environmental study, flood investigation/mitigation etc.

I learned the permitting process and what it takes to get the septic approval expedited by the environmental health dept.

Take care to understand your asset class (insert article)Close to jobsClose to good schoolsClose to good amenitiesAway from highways, waterways, train lines, powerlines, etcAway from environmental hazards2.

There's also been a few major projects ( namely Red Frog Beach ) that got some bad local press for environmental and permitting issues a few years ago.

I've got a good grasp of the basic market but have less of an understanding of some particulars of Brickell, incl. long-term expected condo maintenance costs, good rent/purchase ratios, navigating potential new construction (such as that giant complex going up behind the church), and some proposed environmental changes (such as the seawall)Obviously not looking for answers on everything, just hoping to chat and understand how successful investors are thinking through the short and long term.

That's just to break even and it doesn't take into consideration maintenance, battery replacement, and other issues that can change during that time.Solar power is to help people feel good about their environmental footprint and is not what I consider a good investment.

Some of the the best ways to find off market commercial and multifamily properties is to compile lists from city and county websites if available or through a paid service like List source, Reonomy and CoStar or you can use free resources like Loopnet, CREXI, Craigslist, tax database, brokers, property managers, title companies, environmental consultants, building inspection companies, appraisers, landscapers and other companies that service commercial and multifamily properties and driving for dollars.The real key is in how you approach the owners and then the follow up.